Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has expressed readiness to assist Bangladesh, particularly if support is needed for constitutional reforms. Speaking during her meeting with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus in London on Tuesday, Scotland emphasized that supporting democracy and good governance in member countries will remain one of the organization’s top priorities for the next five years. Highlighting the challenges many member states face due to climate change, she added, “We will work to ensure fair access to climate financing.” Dr. Yunus urged her to help engage more youth in sports activities.

Attorney General Asaduzzaman has vowed that elections in Bangladesh will no longer be marred by irregularities like overnight ballot stuffing. “Never again will votes be cast at night. We have taken responsibility to ensure that you reach the secret booth safely, where you can cast your vote for whoever you wish,” he said.

Asaduzzaman also emphasized ongoing efforts to combat drugs and corruption. “We are gradually succeeding in this fight. I call on everyone to provide us with information about drugs and corruption so we can work together,” he said. “We will make Shailkupa drug-free and set an example for the rest of the country.”

A delegation of British lawmakers from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) has met with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus in London. Earlier, Yunus also held discussions with Wouter van Wersch, Executive Vice President of Airbus, focusing on aviation technology and potential investments. During his visit, Professor Yunus is scheduled to meet King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, where he will receive the prestigious “King Charles Harmony Award.”

More than 9.1 million animals were sacrificed across Bangladesh during this year’s Eid-ul-Adha, according to the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock. This figure is nearly 1.3 million fewer than last year’s total.

According to official data, 9,136,734 animals were sacrificed during Eid-ul-Adha in 2025, compared to 10,408,918 in 2024. Of these, 4,705,106 were cows and buffaloes, 4,430,668 were goats and sheep, and 960 were other animals.

The Sylhet division recorded the lowest number of sacrificial animals this year, with only 319,823 animals sacrificed. Mymensingh division followed with 383,162 animals. Rajshahi division saw the highest number of sacrifices, totaling 2,324,971 animals.

Leaders of the anti-discrimination student movement were attacked in Gopalganj while returning from distributing seasonal fruits to the families of students who were martyred or injured during the July uprising in Madaripur. District convenor Ashiqur Islam (23) and Kiran Akter (26) were critically injured and admitted to the hospital. According to reports, the incident began when workers of a passenger bus made offensive remarks toward the students during a rest stop. In protest, a few students boarded the bus to confront them, leading to an argument. Suddenly, the bus staff and nearby restaurant workers launched a violent attack on the student leaders with sticks and rods.

The Dhaka Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education has issued an urgent directive to protect the OMR sections of evaluated SSC 2025 exam scripts from rain damage. Institutions are instructed to submit OMR sheets wrapped in polythene to prevent them from getting wet during transport. This precaution is vital to ensure smooth results processing. The directive, signed by the board's examination controller, urges all affiliated schools, chief examiners, and board officials to treat the matter as extremely urgent and strictly comply with the instructions.

Trade operations at Brahmanbaria's Akhaura land port resumed on June 10 after a four-day closure for the Eid-ul-Azha holiday. Activities restarted with the export of fish, confirmed by Md. Faruk Mia, General Secretary of the local Fish Exporters Association. All import-export operations were suspended from June 6 to June 9, although passenger movement with valid passports remained uninterrupted. Authorities had informed India’s Agartala port in advance about the holiday. Immigration officials confirmed that cross-border travel continued smoothly during the closure.

Dense fog unexpectedly covered Panchagarh early Tuesday morning, surprising residents amid ongoing summer heat. Locals reported light to moderate fog from pre-dawn hours until around 8 AM, despite recent temperatures reaching 37°C. Many said they had never seen such weather during summer. Weather officials explained that increased dust in the air contributed to the fog formation. The minimum temperature recorded at 9 AM was 27.8°C. Authorities also forecast rainfall starting from June 14, which may bring relief from the current heatwave.

Pakistan has increased its defence budget by 20 percent, allocating 2.55 trillion rupees ($9bn) for the 2025-26 fiscal year, despite cutting overall government spending by 7 percent. The move follows recent clashes with India, marking the most serious conflict between the two nuclear powers in decades. The fighting, triggered by an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, saw both sides exchange heavy fire before agreeing to a ceasefire. Analysts say Pakistan’s defence hike will likely come at the cost of development spending.

Austria has announced three days of national mourning following a horrific mass shooting at a high school in Graz, where a 21-year-old former student killed 10 people, including eight students and a teacher, before taking his own life. The attack, described by Chancellor Christian Stocker as a “dark day” in Austria’s history, has left the nation in shock. Authorities have yet to determine the motive, while tributes pour in from across Europe. Schools, officials, and citizens mourn this devastating tragedy.

The UK, along with Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Norway, has imposed sanctions on Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. The sanctions include travel bans and asset freezes, targeting them personally. The joint move emphasizes support for a two-state solution and condemns extremist settler violence. Israel’s government has rejected the sanctions, with Netanyahu vowing retaliation. This coordinated action highlights Israel’s growing international isolation over its policies toward Palestinians.

Hundreds of local residents staged a human chain protest on Monday in Tahirpur, demanding the rapid completion of the under-construction Jadukata Bridge. Speakers at the demonstration highlighted the importance of the bridge for improving communication between Sylhet, Sunamganj, Netrokona, and Mymensingh districts, as well as for boosting tourism, trade, socioeconomic development, and border security.

Despite receiving payments exceeding the billed amounts, the construction company has reportedly suspended work, citing various excuses. Protesters blamed the delay on the contractor’s negligence and the irresponsibility of LGED officials, pointing out that although the contract specified completion within two and a half years, the project has now dragged on for seven years without completion.

Three new COVID-19 cases, including two women and one man, have been identified in Chattogram. Following directives from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), authorities at Shah Amanat International Airport have intensified screening procedures at immigration and health checkpoints.

Thermal scanners have been installed at international arrival points to check passengers' temperatures through contactless methods. Additionally, the airport has stockpiled emergency supplies of masks and gloves for health workers. Public announcements and awareness campaigns are being conducted to educate incoming travelers on preventing virus transmission.

Shakil Ahmed, a final-year student of the Fine Arts Faculty at Dhaka University, tragically took his own life after posting a Facebook status stating, "I am not an atheist." Police recovered his body on Tuesday morning from his home in Dakshin Jamsha village of Sirajdikhan upazila.

Sources revealed that about seven to eight months ago, Shakil made a controversial comment involving the Prophet (PBUH) and his wife on Facebook. Although he later apologized and deleted the post, it resurfaced recently, triggering fresh backlash. Facing repeated threats and harassment, Shakil posted his final Facebook status before taking his own life.

Wouter van Wersch, Executive Vice President of Airbus, has met with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus for a courtesy meeting.

Meanwhile, preparations are underway for a significant meeting between Dr. Yunus and Tarique Rahman, the acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), scheduled to be held in London on June 13. BNP’s National Standing Committee has officially welcomed the planned meeting, viewing it as a positive step in the party’s ongoing diplomatic efforts.